Hillwood Estate Gardens photo by Eric P.
Such a tough question. Favorite Smithsonian? Favorite private? Favorite art? Favorite history? Favorite with outdoor space? (like the magnificent Hillwood above.) Favorite off the beaten path?
Friday Question of the Day
RIP Chinatown Coffee, photo by random lady
Today’s question comes via reader request: “Reaching out to see if you can ask DC about their favorite metro-accessible coffee shops with ample seating. Looking for a place to pop in and have a working coffee break. Or, a coffee shop that would reserve a spot for you!”
1942 11th Street, NW
I had the pleasure of going to Solly’s the other day for the first time in a VERY LONG TIME. And I have to say, besides a new bartender (who was super nice), the place, the vibe, the everything was EXACTLY as I remembered it. It was such a nice feeling. You can go home again from time to time. So for today’s FQotD: What hits every time you go, no matter how long it’s been? Where’s your happy place when you need to recharge?
photo by chasingmailboxes
Welp, I impulse bought a mosquito zapper and THEN read the reviews. I’m just freaking out about the mosquitos and got caught in a weak moment. Oh well, apparently I made a very dumb purchase. I’ll report back when I try it out but my confidence is not high. In that case, lemons into lemonade I say!! Let’s commiserate: What was your worst, impulse or not, purchase?
photo by CTB in DC
“Dear PoPville,
I’m wondering if you might be inclined to revisit this conversation.
Specifically, I think my question is: Have you (“you” meaning “reader”) given up your seat on metro recently?
I ask primarily because I am currently 34 weeks pregnant + a regular metro rider (my office requires two in-person days / week so I ride metro at least four times / week). Personally, I’ve had the same experience your 2016 reader had: I’ve been offered a seat on metro exactly twice during my pregnancy, both times by someone I perceived to be a young woman. (more…)
photo by Tim Brown
A lot has happened since we last took a crack at this one, so let’s get right to it: Where are your favorite brunch spots these days? And bonus points for some bottomless options (for a reader who asked us yesterday)?
photo by slatifolia
Alright, let’s head to super random land. So I absolutely love country music now. When I was kid I would rather listen to absolutely else besides country. I don’t know if it was my college days in Ohio but country (and other styles) is definitely my jam these days. I also now like asparagus :)
What are things you hated as a kid but now love?
While we wait for The Atlantis to open, let’s take the opportunity to revisit our favorite shows from the 9:30 Club? My favorite remains Sturgill Simpson (though my first Thievery experience was pretty magnificent too) and I’m super excited to be going to Drive-By-Truckers next month – it’ll be my first show there since the pandemic. Can’t wait. You guys? Favorite all time? Most recent show you saw there? Do you find you’re going to as many shows as you used to, or much less frequently?
photo by CTB in DC
Yesterday’s big Uptown Theatre update leads us to today’s question about movies of course. What was your favorite/last you saw at the Uptown? What’s your favorite that you’ve seen in a theater, recently? Favorite you’ve seen streaming?
photo by kristenstake
In honor of today’s glorious holiday falling on a Friday – let’s dedicate today’s question to beer of course. My current favorite local seasonal is The Precious One from Atlas. So good. My favorite beer currently pound for pound delicious and consistent is Dogfish Head 90 minute. My current favorite lager mass produced is a tie between Pacifico and Spaten. You guys?
And of course – celebrate safely today! Sláinte
“Most people hate the taste of beer to begin with. It is, however, a prejudice.” – Winston Churchill
“A fine beer may be judged with only one sip, but it’s better to be thoroughly sure.” – Czech Proverb